5 Questions
Which term describes the internal environment of organisms as distinct from the external environment?
Milieu intérieur
Which of the following is NOT a variable of the internal environment?
External environment
What are the pros of physiological regulation?
Cells experience constant conditions
What are the cons of physiological conformity?
Cells cope with variability
What is the definition of homeostasis?
The condition of a relatively stable internal physiological environment, usually involving extensive feedback mechanisms.
Test your knowledge of physiological regulation and scaling in organismal physiology with this quiz. Explore concepts such as the internal environment of organisms, variables like water, ions, glucose, pH, temperature, gases, and blood glucose in mammals. Assess your understanding of the difference between conformity and regulation in physiology.
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